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Sustainable Fashion

The biggest challenge faced by the Fashion Industry is to become more sustainable. Watch this animation to hear how scientists, textile specialists and engineers are working together to create solutions to his challenge.

Student Videos

Listen to the stories of our students, past and present, with related course and career experiences. Be inspired.

Rupo's Experience Studying Chemistry | Why My Subject & Course Matters

Rupo Mapanga, a Chemistry student, shares her experience studying the subject and the importance of it.

Courses

There are lots of university courses which relate to this topic, explore and discover your future options. Here are some related course you could study at Loughborough University.

You can also visit the UCAS website to explore what other universities have on offer.

Go to BEng Material Science and Engineering course page

Go to BA Textile Design course page

Go to BEng Chemical Engineering course page

Go to BSc Biological Sciences course page

Go to BA Fashion Design and Technology course page

Go to BSc Computer Science and Mathematics course page

Careers

There are many job roles and careers that will need to work together in the fight against global challenges.

Explore a selection here.

Go to Textile Designer career page

A good eye for colour, texture, fabrics and pattern is not all that's needed to succeed as a textile designer - you'll also need to make industry contacts and build up a portfolio of work.

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Go to Materials Engineer career page

Put your passion for science, as well as your excellent communication and problem-solving skills, to the test with a career in materials engineering.

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Go to Manufacturing Engineer career page

Use your engineering skills to improve manufacturing processes and ensure that goods such as food and drink, pharmaceuticals and plastics are produced efficiently and in a cost effective way.

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Go to Clothing/Textile Technologist career page

Clothing and textile technologists have a hands-on role in selecting and testing the ideal fabric or material for a product.

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Go to Colour Technologist career page

As a colour technologist, you'll be involved with the science and technology of colour application and its subsequent performance.

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Go to Product/Process Development Scientist career page

Use your innovative mind and problem-solving skills to improve manufacturing systems and goods as a product/process development scientist.

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